Anutin Charnvirakul
Trump Brokers Renewed Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Following Deadly Border Clashes
Dec 13, 2025 09:18 am CST
US President Donald Trump announced that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to immediately renew their ceasefire after a week of deadly border conflicts that killed at least 20 and displaced around 500,000 people. Both nations will return to the original peace accord signed in October, with Trump crediting his personal intervention and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's assistance in securing this diplomatic breakthrough.
Thailand Prime Minister Dissolves Parliament After Brief 3-Month Tenure Amid Border Conflicts and Political Challenges
Dec 12, 2025 10:55 am CST
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dissolved parliament after just three months in office, triggering elections in early 2026. This unexpected move comes amid escalating border conflicts with Cambodia that have displaced 600,000 people and killed 20. The conservative Bhumjaithai party leader cited challenges facing his minority government as the reason for returning "power to the people," marking Thailand's continuing political instability with its third leader in two years.
Thai Prime Minister Signals Early Elections Amid Border Conflict with Cambodia
Dec 12, 2025 02:45 am CST
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has announced his intention to "return power to the people," signaling an imminent parliament dissolution and early elections. This development comes sooner than expected amid a border conflict with Cambodia that has resulted in casualties and mass displacement, accelerating Thailand's political timeline originally set for 2026.
Escalating Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict: Airstrikes, Artillery and Diplomatic Tensions
Dec 11, 2025 10:41 pm CST
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict has intensified with both sides exchanging airstrikes and artillery fire, resulting in approximately two dozen casualties and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The violence erupted after a Sunday skirmish derailed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Both nations accuse each other of territorial violations, with fighting threatening UNESCO World Heritage site Preah Vihear temple. The conflict stems from historical border disputes dating back to a contested 1907 map and a controversial 1962 International Court ruling.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions Escalate as Trump's Tariff Diplomacy Faces Resistance
Dec 11, 2025 02:51 am CST
Thailand has resumed border clashes with Cambodia, rejecting US President Donald Trump's tariff-based diplomatic approach. As Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul prepares for snap elections, his government insists that trade negotiations must remain separate from the century-old territorial dispute, creating a significant test for Trump's unconventional foreign policy tactics amid regional complexities.
Trump Brokers Historic Ceasefire Agreement Between Thailand and Cambodia During Asia Tour
Oct 26, 2025 02:57 pm CST
US President Donald Trump co-signed a significant ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during his visit to Malaysia, facilitating the release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war and requiring both nations to withdraw heavy weapons and clear landmines from border areas. This diplomatic breakthrough, described by Trump as a "monumental step," represents a major development in resolving the ongoing Southeast Asian border conflict, though analysts note a comprehensive peace agreement remains to be established.
Thailand PM Cancels ASEAN Summit Attendance Following Queen Mother Sirikit's Death as US-China Trade Talks Continue
Oct 25, 2025 12:08 pm CST
Thailand's Prime Minister has canceled his trip to the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia following Queen Mother Sirikit's death, potentially missing a scheduled ceasefire signing with Cambodia that President Trump was set to witness. Meanwhile, the summit proceeds with critical US-China trade discussions and East Timor's official welcome as ASEAN's 11th member amid growing international trade tensions.